Join us on the First Monday in December for one of the largest lighted Christmas parades in Texas and help welcome Santa Claus to Downtown Temple.
We hope to see you at the 76th Annual Christmas Parade Monday, December 5, 2022. This year's Theme is "It's a GROOVY Christmas"
Please read the 2022 PARADE RULES & REGULATIONS carefully before submitting your application.
Entry Fees
ENTRY FEES: Entry fees support the continuation of the Christmas parade and are NON-REFUNDABLE. All paid entries may request to be judged and compete for various prize amounts.
*NOTE* If you are not a Tax Supported Entity you do not need to pay the Judging Fee.
- Commercial/Retail Businesses: $70.00
- All Others: $40.00 (Residents, churches, private schools, non-profit organizations, services clubs, professional organizations, etc.)
- Tax Supported Entities: NO FEE (public schools, Police & Fire Departments, etc.) unless the entry is requesting to be judged, this is under "Add-ons"
Judging Fee: $40
- Additional Spaces: $40.00 for (1) additional 40ft space
The following items must be submitted for your application to be considered for participation.
- Completed online application
- Paid entry fee
- Waiver of Liability (signed by one member of your unit)
Parade Route
The parade starts at the intersection of E. Adams Avenue and N. 8th Street, proceeds west along Adams Avenue, in front of the Municipal Building, all the way to North 23rd Street and then turns north and disbands at Temple High School. Total distance is 1.4 miles.
Parade Map
New Parade Map Coming Soon!
Schedule of Activities
4:00 pm – 6th and 8th Streets closed for parade entries
4:30 pm – Come early to get a great seat in the bleachers in front of City Hall, visit the local shops for some early Christmas shopping, or enjoy a leisurely meal in any of our Downtown restaurants.
5:45 pm– No traffic allowed down Adams Avenue
6:15 pm- Mayor Tim Davis will light the Municipal Building's holiday decorations and the City's Christmas tree located in the municipal parking lot of City Hall (2 N. Main Street).
6:30 pm – Parade begins featuring over 100 illuminated entries.
Entries featuring community groups and supporters from around Temple.
Local personalities from around Central Texas on our announcer stands!
The parade takes approximately 90 minutes to traverse the entire route.
7:20 pm– Santa begins his trip down the parade route on a specially designed float.
Safety Tips
The City of Temple takes public safety seriously. Temple Police Department and Temple Fire and Rescue will be on-site, and safety measures will be in place during the event.
Here are a few other safety tips for parade attendees:
- If you have children with you, take a group selfie before heading out. Then, if anyone gets separated, you will have an up-to-date photo of the missing person and what they are wearing.
- Have a meeting place, and make sure everyone knows where to meet in case anyone gets lost. Do not rely on mobile devices since service is not always guaranteed in large crowds. Additionally, phones die.
- Instruct your children to go to a police officer if they become lost.
- Travel in groups to and from parking spots, and be aware of your surroundings.
- Leave nothing of value in plain sight in your car.
- Carry valuables (I.D., keys, cash, etc.) in your front pocket.
- Stay away from and off of the street.
- Place chairs and other items away from the corner of any sidewalks.
- See something, say something. Like any public event, pay attention to your surroundings and report any suspicious activity to the police.
- Dress for the weather. Bring the right kind of clothes to protect you and your family from the elements.
